Head of Data, Analytics, and Insights

Supercell is searching for a seasoned, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative leader to spearhead our Data, Analytics, and Insights efforts. You will steer and develop your team leading our work on game performance analytics, marketing and central team analytics, and research.

In this pivotal role, you will craft and manage our comprehensive analytics and data operations and take ownership of our development initiatives in this field. With your team, you will ensure that we harness the power of data, using cutting-edge methodologies and tools to effectively bring insights effectively to our teams. Your approach to data will shape how we leverage insights, game metrics, player behavior, and market trends to enhance our performance, ultimately ensuring Supercell continues to excel within gaming.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the most beloved mobile games. You will report directly to our COO and you will be a key player in Supercell’s journey to become a truly global games company.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a forward-thinking data and analytics strategy that provides a foundation for long-term operational improvement and positive business impact
• Lead Supercell's data, analytics and research operations and develop the organizational setup to ensure close cross-team collaboration and focus on continuous improvement
• Lead the growth of data, analytics and insights practices to bolster our games' performance
• Take charge and support other leads in key strategic projects spanning various domains aiming to improve our operations and business
• Cultivate, guide, and empower your team of senior data, analytics and research professionals
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision making across Supercell

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of experience with at least of the two areas within analytics, business intelligence, data science, data engineering and/or research/insights
• At least 5 years of experience leading and managing high-caliber data, analytics or data engineering organizations
• Prior expertise from B2C, preferably from gaming or technology related companies
• Exceptional project management skills, with the dedication and proven track record of owning projects from inception to realization.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to balance out short and long-term business goals
• Strong Leadership and development skills with a team first and “enable and empower” mentality and capability
• The ability to work effectively and foster collaboration among your team, game development teams and other cross-disciplinary operations
• The confidence and capacity to represent Supercell as a data and analytics ambassador with high-profile external partners

Benefits and Compensation
However, luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems is not what we seek to do. We develop Supercell as an employer for you to do your best work and to call this the best experience in your professional life.
We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits to serve this purpose. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource. Read More

About Supercell
We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released six games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters.
To make six games, we've killed dozens along the way. That's because we're obsessed with quality. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we put together the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed. Read More

You Might Love It Here...
If you love games, Supercell is the place for you. We're made up of proactive, independent teams that have the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games, and the company.
We know it takes more than trust and independence to make great games, so we also take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment and resources they need to succeed and have fun while at it. Read More

This position is in Helsinki, but you're not?
Luckily, moving to Helsinki is easier than you might think. No matter where you would be moving from, our dedicated people will help you from beginning to end. We're here to ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you, your family and whoever and whatever you bring along. In addition to cats and dogs, we've even relocated a horse. Read More

Not sure if you should apply?
Do it! You might feel like you don't tick all the listed requirements with stellar scores. That's fine! We're here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you might require to fully engage in our recruitment process.

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